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Law Talk is where we share insights, updates, and practical tips across all areas of law we practise. Whether you’re navigating a family matter, planning your estate, or looking for guidance on property or commercial issues, our blog is here to keep you informed – without the legal jargon.
Frequently Asked Questions – Court considerations for the Children post-separation
What does the court consider in making arrangements for the Children? Our experienced Family Law team is bringing a new video series with Frequently Asked Family Law Questions. In our third episode, Leona...
Are all of your assets covered by your Will?
In our next true or false series Eme-Lee and Camille discuss if all of your assets are covered by your Will... If you have any questions about your situation you can reach out to our experienced team for advice. ...
Frequently Asked Questions – What is Child Support and how is it calculated?
Our experienced Family Law team is bringing a new video series with Frequently Asked Family Law Questions. In our second episode, Leona Bennett and Chloe Malic discuss what is Child Support? And how it is calculated....
Can anyone challenge a Will?
In our next true or false series Eme-Lee and Camille discuss whether anyone can challenge your Will? We understand that losing a loved one is already a difficult time and that can be made harder by an estate dispute....
Frequently Asked Questions – Do I need to go to Court?
Our experienced Family Law team will be bringing a new video series with Frequently Asked Family Law Questions. In our first episode, Leona discusses if you need to go to court for a separation. If there is...
I don’t have enough assets to need a Will
In our next true or false series Eme-Lee and Camille discuss why it is still important to have a Will even if you have minimal assets. If there is something you would like to see answered in this series, send us a...
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Blended families are increasingly becoming the norm in society. When we talk about blended families it can apply to a couple where they each have a child or children from a previous relationship and potentially also a...
Your Power of Attorney covers your financial and medical decisions if you lose capacity
In our next true or false series, Eme-Lee and Camille discuss if your Power of Attorney covers both your financial and medical decisions if you were to lose capacity. If there is something you would like to see...
Choosing a Guardian for your Children
What can we learn from the sitcom, How I met your Mother? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the iconic series ‘How I Met Your Mother’, in a nutshell it’s a TV show about life, love and friendship generously...
Does your Will cover you if you lose capacity?
In our next true or false series Eme-Lee and Camille discuss if your Will covers who makes decisions for you if you lose capacity. If there is something you would like to see answered in this series, send us a message...
Challenging a Will with a Family Provision Claim
What can we learn from the Hollywood Movie….Knives Out If you haven’t seen Knives Out the 2019 American Mystery film directed by Rian Johnson because you did something other than binge-watch every TV and Movie ever...
Can beneficiaries also be the executors and trustees under your Will?
In our next true or false series Eme-Lee and Camille discuss if your beneficiaries can also be the executors and trustees under your Will. If there is something you would like to see answered in this series, send us a...
Is Superannuation covered by your Will?
Eme-Lee and Camille are bringing you a new true or false series to answer the common questions we get from clients about Estate Planning and Deceased Estates. In the first segment, Eme-Lee and Camille discuss whether...
Operating a crane over adjoining properties
Are Developers required to seek consent before operating a crane over adjoining properties? The short answer is YES. In most circumstances, individual landowners and owners corporations will own the airspace above...
Residential Apartment Buildings Act (RABA)
Residential Apartment Buildings Act – how does it fit into the grand scheme of building regulation? What is the RABA? The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020, or more...
New Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Strata Schemes in NSW
Update: The NSW government has changed the first due date for these reporting requirements to be from 30 June 2022. This means that if you have held your first annual general meeting prior to 30 June 2022, you must...
Two Lot Strata Schemes – Understanding Your Obligations
Two lot strata schemes are very common these days, however they do present unique and special challenges compared to ordinary apartment/villa type strata schemes. These include: The lot owners will generally occupy...
No free parking – What can you do if residents keep parking in visitor car spaces
“You can’t park here, it’s visitor parking only” It’s a comment that rings out regularly throughout strata schemes, sometimes in the form of a note on the windscreen. But owners corporations are rarely aware of their...
Abandoned Vehicles on Common Property – What are your rights?
What are your rights? Abandoned vehicles on common property in strata schemes are governed by the Uncollected Goods Act 1995 (“Act”). A person/owners corporation may dispose of the abandoned vehicle or goods, providing...
Just over a month until developer ratings roll out
The New South Wales Government has been making a conscious effort to improve consumer confidence in residential buildings and developments. As part of the suite of changes is the introduction of a transparent rating...